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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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